City Lit Theatre Company presents a production of Mike Bartlett's Earthquakes in London

Published: 18 November 2022

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Earthquakes in London

City Lit Theatre Company presents Mike Bartlett's explosive drama, Earthquakes in London, in the John Lyon’s Theatre, directed by Laura Baggaley.

Earthquakes in London tackles the defining theme of our time – climate change. The play is a fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades, as three sisters attempt to navigate their dislocated lives and loves, while their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe.

This play is a comedy drama but does contain themes of mental illness and references to suicide. Please note that there will be haze and strobe lighting used in this production.

Dates

  • Thursday 8 December, 19:30
  • Friday 9 December, 19:30
  • Saturday 10 December, 14:30
  • Saturday 10 December, 19:30


Location

  • John Lyon's Theatre at City Lit.
    1-10 Keeley Street, WC2B London.


Running Time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including interval.

Earthquakes in London

Student Bursary

Student Bursary donations assist in subsidising places for students in need of financial support on future productions. Theatre Company is an important part of our drama programme at City Lit. It creates invaluable performance opportunities for our advanced students to work with professional actors and directors to develop their craft. Many of our theatre company students have progressed to professional work. Your donation is welcomed and hugely appreciated. You can add a donation by choosing the ticket type and amount when you book.

Cast

Actor Character
Sebastian Palka Robert
Elisa Lewis Freya
Katie Russell Jasmine
Jodi Rilot Sarah
Ashley Bramley Peter/Emily/Grace / Mother / Swimmer
Christophe Monplaisir Steve
Anthony Foran Colin
Howard Platt Carter
Heather Page

Mrs Andrews / Receptionist / Officer Worker / Mother / Narrator

Elisa Colombin

Supermarket Worker / Maryna / Mother / Swimmer / Scammer / Police Officer

Francesco Mekni

Barman / Dr Tim / Passerby 2 / Swimmer / Office Worker

Alison Stewart

Old Woman / Dr Harris / Rowena / Office Worker

Celine Estelle

Casey / Liberty / Mother / Swimmer / Office Worker / Passerby 1 / Waitress

Mike Phoenix

Daniel / Simon / Jogger

Matthew Otubu

Tom

 

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City Lit Theatre Company presents a production of Mike Bartlett's Earthquakes in London